Wingeezer
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When plugging volumes and SG figures into Beersmith for a particular batch, I often seem to get results indicating that my Brehwhouse Efficiency is higher than my Mash efficiency.
If my understanding of the definition of these terms is correct, I think this is an impossibility!
I would think that the only reason I am getting this is errors in my measurements of volume and/or SG. Is there any other explanation?
Strangely though, I don't get this reversal on every batch.
I think if my my volume measurements were incorrect (I use a calibrated dipstick in my kettle and paint markings I put on my carboys by adding water one liter at a time and painting the marks.) then I would have the same issue on every batch.
I do use a refractometer for my gravity readings but they seem very repeatable, and any time I have cross checked readings with an hydrometer they have been right on.
Anyone else ever experience this sort of relationship and/or have any advice or comment? Am I missing something here in thinking that
Brewhouse Eff always has to be less than Mash Eff.?
Brian ...... confused!
If my understanding of the definition of these terms is correct, I think this is an impossibility!
I would think that the only reason I am getting this is errors in my measurements of volume and/or SG. Is there any other explanation?
Strangely though, I don't get this reversal on every batch.
I think if my my volume measurements were incorrect (I use a calibrated dipstick in my kettle and paint markings I put on my carboys by adding water one liter at a time and painting the marks.) then I would have the same issue on every batch.
I do use a refractometer for my gravity readings but they seem very repeatable, and any time I have cross checked readings with an hydrometer they have been right on.
Anyone else ever experience this sort of relationship and/or have any advice or comment? Am I missing something here in thinking that
Brewhouse Eff always has to be less than Mash Eff.?
Brian ...... confused!